GCBooter
GCBooter is a simple application which allows anyone to boot their original GC games from Wii mode. It is region free and works from the Homebrew Channel.
| GCBooter | |
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| General | |
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| Author(s) | emu_kidid |
| Type | System tool |
| Version | 1.0 |
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| Downloadable via the Homebrew Browser | |
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This is far simpler to use than having to patch your system menu for region free :)
Usage
Just copy the GCBooter folder into your /apps/ folder on your card and run it via the Homebrew Channel. Insert your GameCube disc and press A on the GameCube controller a few times.
Compatibility
green = works; yellow = partly works; red = doesn't work;
Please keep the standard:
| Name | Wii region | Game region | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alien Hominid | PAL | NTSC-US | "an error has occured." message after memory card check. |
| Animal Crossing | PAL | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean | PAL | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Baten Kaitos Origins | PAL | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Beyond Good and Evil | PAL | PAL | No errors*** |
| Burnout 2 | NTSC-US | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Dead to Rights | NTSC-US | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Donkey Konga | NTSC-US | PAL | Doesn't work |
| Donkey Konga | PAL | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Donkey Konga | PAL | NTSC-J | No errors |
| Donkey Konga 2 | PAL | NTSC-US | Doesn't work |
| Donkey Konga 2 | PAL | NTSC-J | No errors |
| Donkey Konga 3 | NTSC-US | NTSC-J | No errors |
| Eternal Darkness – Sanity’s Requiem | PAL | NTSC-US | Common bug* at the start screen. |
| Eternal Darkness – Sanity’s Requiem | PAL | PAL | Common bug* at the start screen.** *** |
| F-Zero GX | NTSC-US | NTSC-US | No errors |
| FreeLoader 1.06b | PAL | ? | "An error has occured." |
| James Bond 007: Nightfire | PAL | PAL | Freezes when starting game after main menu |
| Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade | PAL | PAL | No errors*** |
| Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition | PAL | PAL | Doesn't work |
| Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures | PAL | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures | PAL | PAL | Doesn't work |
| Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time | PAL | PAL | Doesn't work |
| Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker | PAL | PAL | Doesn't work |
| Luigi's Mansion | PAL | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Luigi's Mansion | PAL | PAL | No errors** *** |
| Mario Kart: Double Dash! | NTSC-US | NTSC-US | Works perfectly |
| Mario Kart: Double Dash! | PAL | PAL | Doesn't work |
| Mario Party 7 | NTSC-US | PAL | Doesn't work |
| Mario Superstar Baseball | PAL | NTSC-US | "an error has occured." message after choosing a character. |
| Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes | PAL | NTSC-J | No errors |
| Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes | PAL | PAL | No errors*** |
| Metroid Prime | PAL | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Metroid Prime 2: Echoes | NTSC-US | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Metroid Prime 2: Echoes | PAL | PAL | Wii resets |
| Midway Arcade Treasures | PAL | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Naruto: Gekitou Ninja Taisen 4 | NTSC-US | NTSC-J | Common bug* at the start screen. |
| Nintendo Puzzle Collection | NTSC-US | NTSC-J | Common bug* at the start screen. |
| Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door | PAL | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door | PAL | PAL | Doesn't work |
| Phantasy Star Online: Episode III | PAL | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Pokémon Colosseum | PAL | PAL | Green screen of death** |
| Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | PAL | PAL | Doesn't work |
| Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones | PAL | PAL | Doesn't work |
| Prince of Persia: Warrior Within | PAL | PAL | No errors*** |
| Resident Evil 0 | PAL | PAL | There's sound if TLH is used but no picture. |
| Resident Evil | PAL | PAL | Doesn't work |
| Resident Evil 2 | PAL | PAL | No errors** |
| Resident Evil 3 | PAL | PAL | No errors |
| Resident Evil 4 | PAL | PAL | Only gets to the 50/60hz selection screen |
| Second Sight | PAL | PAL | Doesn't work |
| Sonic Adventure DX | PAL | PAL | Doesn't work |
| Sonic Adventure 2 Battle | PAL | PAL | No errors** *** |
| Soul Calibur 2 | NTSC-US | NTSC-US | No errors |
| SSX 3 | PAL | NTSC-US | No errors |
| SSX On Tour | PAL | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Star Fox Adventures | NTSC-US | NTSC-US | Common bug* when Nintendo logo appears |
| Star Fox Adventures | PAL | PAL | Common bug* when Nintendo logo appears.** |
| Star Wars Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast | PAL | PAL | Common bug* at the main menu.*** |
| Super Mario Sunshine | PAL | PAL | No errors** *** |
| Super Smash Bros. Melee | PAL | PAL | No errors** *** |
| The Simpsons Hit and Run | PAL | NTSC-US | No errors |
| The Sims 2 | PAL | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Wave Race: Blue Storm | PAL | NTSC-US | Doesn't work |
| Winning Eleven 6: Final Evolution | NTSC-US | NTSC-J | No errors (didn't try saving) |
| Viewtiful Joe | PAL | NTSC-US | No errors |
| Starfox Adventures | NTSC-US | PAL | Doesn't work |
Common bug*: "Disc could not be read" message. To avoid it, eject the disc and re-insert it. This should be fixed as of v1.1 (audio streaming mode is now set correctly on startup).
Meaning of **: Used GCBooterTLH
Meaning of ***: Only tested up to the main menu
Credits
- GCBooter is based on Bushing's code at http://forum.wiibrew.org/read.php?8,925
- Thanks to shagkur for libOGC :)
Alternative versions
GCBooterTLH @ http://github.com/thoughton/GCBooterTLH - fixes the "red screen" problem when used on PAL Wiis running at 60hz.